New South Wales has 43 events

Clinic 16 - NSW WAD 2018

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About the event

Clinic 16 staff will be displaying banners and posters in the entrance foyer of Royal North Shore Hospital on Friday, 30 November 2018, as well as giving away red ribbons and raising funds for the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre.

Walawaani (welcome here)

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About the event

A community event with a vintage caravan on display, with games, prizes and food on offer as well as on site HIV testing.

The Things We Don’t Talk About – Creative Writing Competition

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Thursday, 1 November toTuesday, 20 November 2018

ILLAWARRA NSW

About the event

We will write to build understanding, hope and healing.

We will listen and find a place of empathy with others and we will work to make visible the things we want and need to talk about.

Participants will be invited to also submit to the annual SCWC HARP competition and the winner in both categories, prose and poetry will be invited to read their entry at the SCWC Christmas Picnic on 7 December, 2018.

World AIDS Day Information Stall

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About the event

A WAD stall in the main entrance (auditorium) of The Sutherland Hospital, with the provision of information, resources, and interactive activities about HIV to hospital staff and the local community of Cronulla, Caringbah, and Sutherland.

KRC South will also be hosting a DBS Testing Week with each person tested going in the draw to win a voucher.

Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.

World AIDS Day in Surry Hills - Remembering, supporting and understanding HIV and AIDS

Today is RED - World AIDS Day

Where and when?

Friday, 30 November 201809.00am - 17.00pm

Randwick Campus CourtyardUNSWKENSINGTON NSW

About the event

During English Language Sessions, UNSW Health Service will be running a range of WAD activities to increase Global CALD students awareness of the importance of HIV testing and treatment, as well as promote condom use.

Volunteers will support and encourage Global CALD students to interact with the following activities:

Coogee Family Fun Day – WAD Information Stall

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About the event

The information stall is a good opportunity to offer a range of resources, brochures and information particularly to younger people aged 16 -25 years who may have limited knowledge about HIV/AIDS and to encourage this cohort to educate themselves about HIV and the action they can take to reduce the transmission of HIV.

Ending HIV Starts with Me

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About the event

A WAD information stall will be set-up as part of the St George “Youth Reach” program – an outreach program which includes monthly pop-up events and activities targeting at risk and newly arrived young people aged 12-18 years.

The aim of the stall is to raise awareness amongst young people and their families about the significance of WAD, reducing the stigma of AIDS/HIV, prevention of HIV, getting tested, and promotion of services.

Participation of the educational spinning wheel and paper quizzes will be encouraged by ‘red’ giveaways including red icy poles and/or red slushies.

Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at Northern Rivers

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Friday, 23 November - Saturday, 1 December 201809.00am - 17.00pm

Various locationsNORTHERN RIVERS NSW

About the event

Red Ribbons will be available throughout the week from ACON Northern Rivers at 27 Uralba Street Lismore as well as at selected countertops, markets and community events in Nimbin, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby.

On Wednesday 28 November volunteers will be selling Red Ribbons at the Lismore Shopping Square, and on Thursday 29 November in Lismore CDB and Nimbin.

Treatments by the Sea

Where and when?

Saturday, 24 November 201811.00am - 4.30pm

27 Uralba StreetLISMORE NSW

About the event

A FREE workshop for people living with HIV with a specific look at Quality of Life (QoL) for People living with HIV.

Participants will hear from keynote speaker Dr Jennifer Power, Principal Researcher, HIV Futures, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, who will explore what factors contribute to good QoL.

Join in the discussion and bring all those questions you’ve always had about living with HIV.

About the event

Whether you make a donation or buy some of the Red Ribbon merchandise, you’ll be making a difference by helping ACON continue its work to end HIV transmission in NSW by 2020 and support people living with HIV.

World AIDS Day Morning Tea - Islington

Where and when?

Wednesday, 28 November 201810.00am - 11.00am

Suspension Espresso: 3 Beaumont StreetISLINGTON NEWCASTLE NSW

About the event

World AIDS Day aims to encourage Australians to take action to reduce the transmission of HIV by promoting prevention, and to ensure that people living with HIV live free from stigma and discrimination.

Come and have a cup of coffee, meet ACON Hunter staff, connect with other HIV support services in the region and learn more about what we do for people living with HIV in the Hunter region.

World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Wagga Wagga

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About the event

Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.

This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.

‘Fire In The Blood’ Screening at MCA

Where and when?

Saturday, 1 December 201811.30am - 1.00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art140 George StreetTHE ROCKS SYDNEY NSW

About the event

See a screening of the powerful 2013 feature documentary Fire in the Blood, which tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of the global south in the years after 1996 – causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths – and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back.

World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Bega

Where and when?

Saturday, 1 December 20183.00pm - 8.00pm

Funhouse Studio3 Hill StreetBEGA NSW

About the event

Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.

This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.

Gayle Sessions

Where and when?

Sunday, 2 December 20183.00pm - 9.00pm

Imperial Hotel35 Erskineville RoadERSKINEVILLE NSW

About the event

Leading gay-owned and operated boutique cider and beer company Gayle presents this riveting performance showcase featuring two of Australia’s leading comedy and cabaret performers: Trevor Ashley and Denise Hanlon.

Revel in an intimate show that will have you singing, laughing and even dancing.

Red Ribbon merchandise will be on sale with proceeds going to ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal.

Aboriginal HIV Awareness Week Event

Where and when?

Wednesday, 6 December 201810.00am - 4.00pm

University Centre for Rural Health61 Uralba StreetLISMORE NSW

About the event

An Aboriginal HIV Awareness week event will be held at University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore on Friday 30 November with stalls, speakers, giveaways and a free lunch for community and local service workers.

This event is collaboration between Bulgarr Ngaru, ACON Northern Rivers and HARP North Coast.

The event will raise awareness of the changing landscape of HIV epidemiology in aboriginal peoples, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for aboriginal communities.

Dr James Ward who leads the Infectious Diseases Research: Aboriginal Health research group at South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is keynote speaker.

University Centre for Rural Health is located at 61 Uralba St, Lismore.

World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Broken Hill

Where and when?

About the event

Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.

This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.